1997 Mercury Cougar review from North America
"I would never again purchase a Ford product"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the intake manifold. Replaced the driver’s side window motor 4 times.
General comments?
For everyone that has had to replace the intake manifolds for their 1997 Cougar, you should know that a settlement was reached 12-16-05, requiring the automaker to pay at least $735 to each person who replaced the manifold within 7 years of ownership.
You can take your vehicle to a dealer and obtain reimbursement whether you have the receipt or not. However, it must be taken in by March 16, 2006. This info is posted on USAToday.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
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| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
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| Distance when acquired | 40 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2006 |